Data to Decisions 1.0: Advancing primary care
The AFHTO Board is very pleased to announce D2D 1.0 — Data to Decisions: Advancing Primary Care— a summary presentation of member-selected indicators. We invite your participation in this exciting and ambitious initiative. What is Data to Decisions 1.0: Advancing Primary Care? D2D 1.0 is about getting started with the data that matter most. It […]
Participate in the campaign for renewed commitment to interprofessional primary care
With a budget expected in early May and the potential for an election this spring or summer, we need to ensure that MPPs, candidates and senior officials of all of the political parties are well-educated on the value of interprofessional comprehensive primary care teams, and the benefits of expanding access, enhancing value and enabling recruitment […]
Privacy Webinar and Resources Posted / Link to HQO 2013-14 QIP Analysis
HQO’s Analysis of 2013-14 Primary Care QIPs Now Available AFHTO has just learned that Health Quality Ontario has posted Primary Care Quality Improvement Plans: Analysis for Improvement 2013-14 . Although your 2014-15 QIPs are likely at very advanced stages of completion, we felt it was important to draw this resource to your attention. QIDS Privacy […]
QIPs – Tips for a Successful Submission
The following QIP submission tips were created by Health Quality Ontario on March 21, 2014. Click here for a PDF copy. QIPs – Tips for a Successful Submission Primary care organizations across Ontario are currently working on ambitious and innovative Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs). To support the development of these plans and to foster quality […]
QIDS Privacy Toolkit Now Available AND Reminder: Register for Friday’s webinar on privacy issues
QIDS Privacy Toolkit Now Available The QIDS Privacy Toolkit is ready for members’ use. This toolkit, prepared by Dykeman Dewhirst O’Brien LLP (DDO Health Law), aims to provide information on how to best navigate privacy issues in the Quality Improvement Decision Support Program. ALSO: Memorandum of Understanding for Collaboration and Data-Sharing (Updated) Thank you to […]
Invitation to participate in upcoming primary care programs
AFHTO members have been invited to participate in and provide feedback for the following programs (scroll down for more information): Nominate a team or individual for the Public Health and Primary Health Care Together Awards (deadline April 7) Provide feedback by completing the RNAO and RPNAO Primary Care Toolkit Survey Provide information on Diabetes and […]
Health Links: Current status and update on resources
Whether you are in one of the 47 Health Links have been approved to date, or will be participating in a future Health Link, the presentations listed below will give you an update on the progress of Health Link implementation to date. These presentations were made at a meeting last week for all the associations […]
Operating plan updates from quarterly meeting with MOHLTC FHT unit – February 28, 2014
Primary objective of the meeting of FHT Directors (representing AFHTO and AOHC members) and MOHLTC’s FHT Unit concerned operating plan submissions and cash flow challenges in first half of next fiscal. Click here for the full report. One topic was staff compensation. AFHTO, together with AOHC and NPAO, is continuing to advocate at political levels […]
Help for your operating plan development: QIDS and Accountability Reform
As you finalize your 2014-15 operating plan proposals over the next three weeks, here is help to: Strengthen your case for Quality Improvement Decision Support (QIDS) positions Meet the Accountability Reform Initiative requirements Learn more about incorporating chiropractic services in primary care Increasing access to QIDS positions Click here to access advice for both AFHTO […]
Save the date: Webinar on overcoming privacy issues in partnership agreements
Save the date for a provincial webinar on March 21, 2014: “Overcoming Privacy issues in partnership agreements” AFHTO is pleased to announce this important learning opportunity open to all members. The presenter is Kate Dewhirst from Dykeman Dewhirst O’Brien LLP (DDO Health Law). Kate’s area of expertise is in managing privacy and legal compliance with […]